Best Bernie Wurts Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 32: KC Solar Owners Share Benefits of Going Solar 42:50

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How much do you pay for electricity? Have you ever considered going solar? Today, we’re talking with Scott Briley and Hunter Hoss, owners of KC Solar. Find out how they got into business together and what benefits you can see from going solar. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-32-kc-solar-owners-share-benefits-of-going-…

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Ep 31: Security is a Family Business with Dan Krumme 44:52

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Today, we’re talking with Dan Krumme, president at Cam-Dex Security Corporation. Find out how his family started the business and what he’s doing to make sure it’s successful. Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-31-security-is-a-family-business-with-dan-krumme/332/ About our guest: https://cam-dex.com/ What we discuss on…

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Ep 30: Buying a Franchise to Help Employ People 43:16

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Today, we’re talking with Trevor and Hannah Curtis. Find out how this former pharmaceutical sales rep and stay-at-home mom have embraced a franchise business and focused on putting people in the workforce. Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-30-buying-a-franchise-to-help-employ-people/326/ About our guest: https://www.li…

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Ep 29: Binary Noggin CEO Uses Code to Help People 36:57

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Today, we’re talking with Amos King, CEO of Binary Noggin. Find out how he uses code to help others develop ingenious solutions. Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-29-binary-noggin-ceo-uses-code-to-help-people/314/ About our guest: https://binarynoggin.com/about-us/ What we discuss on this episode: 0:48 – Meet Amos 4:01…

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Ep 28: Want to Start a Franchise? FranNet is a One-Stop-Shop 29:22

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Our guest today is Megan Stanek, a franchise consultant with FranNet, a one-stop-shop for all franchise information and services. Her job is to ensure clients find the right business that maximizes their odds of success and happiness and allows them to meet their lifestyle, career, and financial goals. Show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/b…

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Ep 27: From Print to Digital Photography with Marc & Tammy Carver (Part 2) 29:47

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On this episode of the podcast, we're finishing our conversation with Marc and Tammy Carver of Marc Carver Photography. In part two of our two-part interview, Marc shares how he made the transition from print photography to digital. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-27-from-print-to-digital-photography-with-marc-tammy-c…

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Ep 26: Developing a Passion for Photography with Marc & Tammy Carver (Part 1)g a Passion for Photography (Part 1) 1:03:34

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Today, we’re talking with Marc and Tammy Carver of Marc Carver Photography. In part one of our two-part interview, Marc shares how he developed a passion for photography. Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-26-developing-a-passion-for-photography-part-1/299/ What we discuss on t…

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Ep 25: Reconciliation Services Aims to End Racial, Economic Disparities 38:27

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Today, we’re talking with Father Justin Mathews, executive director of Reconciliation Services. Find out how he’s trying to end disparities in the urban core of Kansas City. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/non-profit/ep-25-reconciliation-services-aims-to-end-racial-economic-disparities/293/ About our guest: https://www.rs3101.org/ https…

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Ep 24: Blue Beetle Pest Control’s Been ‘Killing It’ Since 2003 26:26

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Our guest today is Mitch Shipman, a Kansas City native and owner of Blue Beetle Pest Control. With a business degree from Rockhurst University, a passion for entrepreneurship, and prior pest control experience, Blue Beetle has been “killing it” since 2003. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-24-blue-beetle-pest-controls-b…

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Ep 23: Dr. Cooper’s Telehealth Business Targets Underserved People 41:31

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Today, we’re talking with Dr. Shelley Cooper, CEO of Diversity Telehealth. Find out how she consults healthcare organizations that target underserved populations. Read more here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/healthcare/ep-23-dr-coopers-telehealth-business-targets-underserved-people/284/ About our guest: https://www.diversitytelehealth.com/ What…

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Ep 22: Fannie Brings Culture to Kansas City with African and Tropical Cuisine 17:05

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Today, we’re talking with Fannie Gibson, owner of Fannie’s African and Tropical Cuisine. Find out how she brings her African culture to Kansas City. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/restaurants/ep-22-fannie-brings-culture-to-kansas-city-with-african-and-tropical-cuisine/277/ About our guest: https://www.fanniescuisine.com/ What we discus…

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Ep 21: Comics Owner Says Son, English Teacher Helped Motivate Him 32:43

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Today, we’re talking with Jay Herron, owner of 2923 Comics. Find out how his high school teacher’s encouraging words and the birth of his son helped him follow his passion of writing and eventually comic books. Read more: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-21-comics-owner-says-son-english-teacher-helped-motivate-him/270/ About our …

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Ep 20: Business Executive Shares How 7 Words Can Help Define You 51:28

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Our guest today is Harry Campbell, a senior executive with a strong record of success over three decades. Harry has been a president for two Fortune 500 companies, co-owner of an award-winning small business, CEO/board member of an Internet start-up and founding member of the industry-changing Wal-Mart/P&G Customer Team in Northwest Arkansas. Read …

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Ep 19: How Emotional Data Helps Companies Solve Problems 36:02

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Today, we’re talking with Grant Gooding, founder and CEO of Proof Positioning, a market research company specializing in emotional data. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/data/ep-19-how-emotional-data-helps-companies-solve-problems/257/ About our guest: https://proofpositioning.com/ What we discuss on thi…

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Ep 18: ‘The Connector’ Frank Bonura Helps People Find Their Passion 52:33

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Today, we’re talking with Frank Bonura, founder of Franklin Executive Solutions. Find out why he is known as “The Connector” and why he never plans to stop doing his dream job. Read more and get additional financial details here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-18-the-connector-frank-bonura-helps-people-find-their-passion/252/ About …

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Ep 17: Salon Owner’s Motto is ‘Happy Employees, Happy Life’ 40:06

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Today, we’re talking with Lauren Kennedy, the owner of Mirror+Mirror, a full-service hair salon. Find out how she keeps her cool in a hot-headed business and why happy employees are key to her success. See the show notes: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-17-salon-owners-motto-is-happy-employees-happy-life/245/ About our guest: ht…

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Ep 16: Foster Care Prodigy Authors Book on Overcoming Life’s ‘Sour Moments’ 36:39

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Today, we’re talking with Angie Hundley, author of the book, A Recipe for Bad Lemons, Ingredients for Success from Life’s Sour Moments. Find out how she overcame traumatizing events in her life. TRIGGER WARNING: There are some very sensitive topics discussed on the show. Read more here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-16-foster-…

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Ep 15: Why Master Ko Wants to Expand His Martial Arts Business Worldwide 41:20

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Today, we’re talking with Master Bronson Ko, owner and operator of Ko Martial Arts, also known as KOMA. Find out how he got started in martial arts as a young child, why earning his black belt was monumental and how he hopes to help students worldwide. Read more and get additional resources: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/sports/ep-15-why-master-…

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Ep 14: ‘Am I An Alcoholic?’: Angela Pugh Uses Personal Story to Help Addicts 46:31

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Today, we’re talking with Angela Pugh, founder of Kansas City Recovery. KCR is an addiction and recovery resource that offers a range of services, including intervention services, recovery coaching, and continuing education and workshops. Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/non-profit/ep-14-am-i-a…

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Ep 13: Sandy Malone Uses Meditation to Help Business Owners Thrive 34:02

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Today, we’re talking with Sandy Malone of Mindfully Driven. She explains how her love of entrepreneurship and meditation can help business owners thrive. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/leadership/ep-13-sandy-malone-uses-meditation-to-help-business-owners-thrive/221/ About our guest: https://www.linkedi…

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Ep 12: How ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ Inspired Inventor Blake Hodgson 29:04

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Today, we’re talking with Blake Hodgson, who has turned his passion for product development into a fascinating business. If you can dream it, he can build it. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/214/214/ About our guest: https://www.kcproto.com/ What we discuss on this episode: 1:08 – Meet B…

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Ep 11: Meet Business Coach and ‘Hostage Negotiator’ Chris Steinlage 37:11

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When Chris Steinlage coaches business owners, he often feels like a hostage negotiator, trying to free the owners from their businesses to help them grow. Find out how Chris started his business and how he helps leaders improve. Read more and get additional resources here: https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-11-meet-business-coach-a…

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Ep 10: Improving the Culture Within Your Business with David Komar 32:21

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The culture of a company can go a long way towards determining success or failure and it needs to be a priority for all CEOs. David Komar, a Brigadier General, built a business that works with leaders all across the country to envision and establish exceptional cultures within their organization. He joins us on the show to talk about his military b…

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Ep 9: The Family Business Behind Meyer Music 48:58

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For more than 50 years, Meyer Music has been providing lessons, instruments, and education to Kansas City. This true family business continues to be a big part of the community, which speaks to their business acumen. Today we talk with Mike Meyer about the family dynamics, their growth, lessons learned, and how the pandemic has been the biggest cha…

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Ep 8: Networking Lessons from a Career in Sports Broadcasting with Joel Goldberg 36:51

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If you’ve ever watched the Kansas City Royals on television, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with broadcaster Joel Goldberg. He’s been in the industry for more than 25 years and that’s taught him a lot about team-building, maintaining relationships, and leadership. Today we’ll look back through his broadcasting career, the transition into spe…

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Ep 7: Taking Control of Your Career and Future Through an Economy of One 1:02:34

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With the level of uncertainty we’re facing right now, it’s essential that people advocate for themselves. We cannot rely on governments and institutions to open the door and create opportunities for us. This approach is known as the ‘Economy of One’ and it’s a powerful idea that can help people find their passion. Our guest today, Elizabeth Allen, …

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Ep 6: Bringing a Decorated Military Background to Business 25:44

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Many of our countries great leaders spent time in the military before heading into the civilian world. That’s the exact path Colonel Drew Meyerowich took on his way to becoming the president of Defense Logistics in Kansas City. From leading more than 1,200 soldiers and earning multiple medals to the where he is now has been a smooth transition and …

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Ep 5: Taking Challenges Head-On with Randy Powell of Heartland Print & Design 32:41

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Our guest on this episode didn’t take a traditional route through his career nor did he back down from challenges along the way. Join us as we talk with Randy Powell, owner of Heartland Print & Design, as we learn about work experience, how he created this business, and his philosophy on building a team. Read more and get additional resources here:…

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Ep 4: The Stories Behind the Books with Author David Smale 39:35

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David Smale is one of the great sportswriters in our country, and he resides right here on the outskirts of Kansas City. You might have heard about his new book chronicling the history the Chiefs, which we’ll discuss on the show, but we wanted to hear more of the stories behind the other 20+ books he’s written during his career. Read more about thi…

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Ep 3: Providing Home Care for Kansas City Seniors with Kristy Whitney 19:30

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In a year where staying home has become a necessary choice for everyone, a business that provides home care for seniors becomes even more important. To get an idea of how that’s being handled locally, we asked Kristy Whitney to join the show to tell us more about Home Care Assistance Kansas City and her role overseeing operations. Read more about t…

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Ep 2: Estate Planning Guidance & Tips with Steve Brown 31:57

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Leaving a legacy behind isn’t something everyone wants to do, but if it’s a priority for you, then estate planning is a big piece of that process. Whether you’re a business owner or an individual, estate planning attorney Steve Brown will help you get a better grasp of the process and why it’s so important. Read more and get additional financial re…

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Ep 1: Country Living & Real Estate with Bill Gaughan 28:49

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On the debut episode of the KC Business Huddle, we head out to the country and visit with Bill Gaughan of the Rural KC Team to talk real estate. The Kansas native has years of experiencing selling properties like country homes and farmland so we’ll talk to him about the business, real estate trends, and what made his choose this niche. Read more an…

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By Bernie Wurts